Aspyr today announced that its Mac version of SimCity 4 is now shipping. SimCity 4 features new simulation and graphics engines, an all new regional game play, and the ability to track the lives of individual Sims as they go about their daily routine. The title requires Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) or higher and is priced at US$49.95.
Read MoreTomorrow’s broadcast of the Inside Mac Radio Show, hosted by Scott Sheppard, will feature Peter Max, the great American pop artist. Scott’s co-host this week is Sam Levin. Inside Mac can be heard on Saturdays from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET.
Read MoreOver the course of the past week, MacDesktops has posted 14 new desktop pictures, including: PowerMac G5 (Apple – PowerMac G5), Fireworks (Sky) and Swedish Chef (Apple – Switchers). Mandolux has issued has issued five new desktops: one Surfing (Hula Girl/Vector), one Technosis/Anthraxis (Abstract), two G5 (Abstract/Vector), and one CAP (Chicago Cubs).
Read MoreAs previously reported, the Chicago Apple Store will open its doors tonight at 6:00 PM CT at 679 North Michigan Avenue.
Read MoreFireWire Depot today announced the availability of the FireNEX 1394b Optical Repeater and a USB to 6-in-1 Compact Flash Card Reader. The FireNEX 1394b Optical Repeater will work with 1394b and with 1394a, and is capable of sending IEEE1394 signals across an optical fiber cable up to 500 meters in length. The price has been set at US$888.95 for a pair of optical repeaters. Optical cable is also available.
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